HCSV: CampQuestWest

Camp Quest West

a branch of Camp Quest

Camp Quest West is an overnight camp located in the Sierra foothills of California for children ages 8 to 17.
Camp Quest West’s goals are:

to promote a sense of belonging in the freethought community
to encourage critical thinking
to promote respect for others with differing viewpoints
to provide a safe and fun environment for personal development

The 2010 camp was held Sunday July 11 – Saturday July 17.

Please look at our Camp Quest West flyer.

For more details about Camp Quest West, visit http://www.campquestwest.org
(Also visit Camp Quest national web site)

Questions about Camp Quest West in general:
phone Chris Lindstrom, 650–949–3192
or e-mail Joyce Sogg, joycelawyer@earthlink.net

The Sacramento Bee carried a story about Camp Quest West. As usual with public media, they leave the impression that Camp Quest West promotes atheism. (It promotes critical thinking and deciding for yourself.)

Camp Quest West is for the children of atheists, humanists, skeptics, freethinkers and others of a naturalistic worldview. Campers examine topics of: Science/Pseudoscience, Separation of Religion & Government, Humanism, Atheism, and Freethought Heroes –
... while participating in: theatre, campfire, skits, canoes, game night, crafts, swimming, hiking, star-gazing, music, archery, gold panning, ice cream making, and Parent Afternoon –
... all the time developing: friendship, critical thinking, free thought –
... while having: FUN! FUN! FUN!

We are seeking counselors!

Camp Quest West is seeking applicants to become counselors. Although there is no pay, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from other freethinkers, to have a unique camping experience in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, and to help develop critical thinking in young people, all while having fun.
California law requires that we have an RN or LVN on site, so we are especially seeking a nurse. Although we can’t pay a salary, in addition to all the wonderful opportunities this camp offers volunteers, the nurse’s child can attend camp for free. Now there’s an offer you can’t refuse. If you are interested in becoming a counselor or camp nurse for Camp Quest West, visit http://www.campquestwest.org
You can learn more about your duties by emailing west@campquestwest.org or by downloading the application. Positions will be filled by qualified people according to when the application is received, so we urge you to apply as soon as possible.
— Joyce Sogg